So Long My Friend by Zoe May

So Long My Friend

by Zoe May

I looked into her eyes that day The glint of passion hadn't gone away But her ears were down her nose so dry I tried my hardest not to cry Tried not to show her that I was torn Just held her so tight, never left her alone. When it was time to go I froze over I wanted her to live on forever But I knew that I had to let her go Even though my heart said no It wouldn't be fair to let her suffer No matter how much I would miss her. All the way there I was shaking madly I loved her so much, loved her deeply She felt so fragile in my arms Why would anyone want to cause her harm? She looked up at me with her puppy dog eyes That was it I broke down and cried I bent down to kiss her, she licked my face My heart was jumping all over the place. I took her inside, everything fell quiet And I held back my tears with all my might I put her on the table and she didnt fight She knew it was time to say goodnight The injection was over, she looked up at me And with her last breath she looked happy. Her eyes slowly closed, I couldnt bare it I sank to the floor and cried my eyes out But over time I began to see That it was just how things were meant to be And although I miss her terribly I know it wasnt a final goodbye For now Ill say so long my friend But I know someday Ill see her again.

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